This article was produced and financed by University of Bergen
Close-ups: Coccolithoporids
Coccolithophorids are algae that produce lime and that are considered vital for storage of CO2 in the sea.
Lime-producing algae are considered vital for storage of CO2 in the sea.
The answers are often found in the details. Tiny objects contain the greatest discoveries. This series of close-ups show a selection of the research conducted at the University of Bergen.
In this video Senior Researcher Mikal Heldal at the Department of Biology presents a close-up of these environmentally friendly algae.